Our Team

In Des Moines, the S’s may be silent, but our team represents the region loud and proud. Whether you need help planning an event, a vacation, or just filling out your Des Moines bucket list, we would love to hear from you! 

Meet Our Staff
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Greg Edwards

President & CEO

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Shannon Winters, CDME, SHRM-CP

Vice President of Finance & Human Resources

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Laura McNichols

Director of Administration & Technology

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Dave Ballman

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

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Paula Gleason

Receptionist

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Janet Koerner

Receptionist

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Lynn Oswald

Accounting Coordinator

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Trina Flack, CMP

Vice President of Sales

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Chris Baker

Director of Event Experience

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Laura Jass

Director of Sports

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Haleigh Anderson

Housing Coordinator

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Bailee Arnburg

Sports Events Manager

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Heather Ashton

Event Experience Manager

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Sue Clark

Airport Volunteer Coordinator

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Carolyn Devine

Sales & Project Manager

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Caylie Hickman

National Sales Manager (Agriculture)

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MaryAnn Moore

Sales Coordinator

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Ben Sloan

Sports Coordinator

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Amber Smith

National Sales Manager (Health & Medical, Government, Professional Association, Gymnastics/Dance)

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Kelly Smith, CMP

National Sales Manager (Education, Religious, Hobby)

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Brock Konrad

Vice President of Marketing

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Ben Handfelt

Director of Creative & Communications

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Jenna Schaeffer

Partner & Data Manager

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Tessa Simons

Partner Sales Manager

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Claire Strickland

Web & Social Media Specialist

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Stacey Willey

Senior Graphic Designer

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Alex Wilson

Communications & PR Manager

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Justin Zerfas

Senior Marketing Manager